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What are eye floaters and when should they be checked?

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 30 September 2026 Read time: 5 minutes

At Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, we’ve more than 85 years of experience. We’re here to talk you through them. That said, a sudden change in your floaters, or new symptoms appearing alongside them, can sometimes be a sign of something that needs urgent attention. If floaters are new, appear suddenly or change, call your Read more…

What are eye floaters and when should they be checked?

Flying this summer? Here’s how to unblock your ears on a plane

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 22 July 2026 Read time: 4 minutes

There are few things more uncomfortable than that stuffy, pressurised feeling in your ears during a flight. Whether it hits at take-off, during descent, or somewhere over the Channel, ear pressure is one of those travel niggles that can really take the shine off your journey. The good news? There are plenty of simple techniques Read more…

Flying this summer? Here’s how to unblock your ears on a plane

Back to School: Why a Kids Eye Test Should Be on Your Checklist

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 20 July 2026 Read time: 4 minutes

New term, new pencil case, new shoes – and somewhere on that back-to-school list, one important task parents can easily forget: booking their kid’s eye test. At Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, we have more than 85 years of experience helping families look after their eye health. Every year, we see the same pattern: as Read more…

Back to School: Why a Kids Eye Test Should Be on Your Checklist

Which hearing aid is right for you? A guide to the different hearing aid types

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 30 June 2026 Read time: 4 minutes

If you’ve been told you might benefit from a hearing aid, or you’re thinking about upgrading your current one, it’s natural to feel a little overwhelmed by the options. There are so many hearing aid types, styles, sizes and features to consider that it can be hard to know where to begin. The reassuring news Read more…

Which hearing aid is right for you? A guide to the different hearing aid types

Ear wax: everything you wanted to know but were too embarrassed to ask

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 25 June 2026 Read time: 4 minutes

Let’s talk about ear wax. It might not be the most glamorous of topics, but it’s something that affects a surprising number of people, and a lot of the advice floating around out there is, frankly, not great. At Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, we’ve been supporting people’s hearing and eye care needs for over Read more…

Ear wax: everything you wanted to know but were too embarrassed to ask

How to Fix Hearing Aids: troubleshooting common problems

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 22 May 2026 Read time: 5 minutes

Hearing aids are a brilliant piece of technology, but like any device, they can occasionally play up. Before booking a repair or assuming the worst, it’s worth working through a few simple checks. Many of the most common hearing aid problems come down to one thing: the battery. Understanding how long hearing aid batteries last Read more…

How to Fix Hearing Aids: troubleshooting common problems

People taking action on their hearing health earlier than ever

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 14 May 2026 Read time: 3 minutes

Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care is launching its ‘Hear Today, Think Tomorrow’ campaign backed by a decade of customer data revealing that younger people are now seeking hearing care in record numbers. The campaign is part of the company’s Dementia Action Week activity (18-24 May 2026) in partnership with its chosen charity, Alzheimer’s Society. Its Read more…

People taking action on their hearing health earlier than ever

Common Vision Changes and How to Spot Them

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 1 May 2026 Read time: 5 minutes

Our eyesight is something many of us take for granted – until something changes. Vision can change so gradually that we barely notice them at first. You might find yourself squinting at your phone, struggling to read a menu in a dimly lit restaurant, or rubbing your eyes after a long day at your desk. Read more…

Common Vision Changes and How to Spot Them

Eye and Ear Health While Working From Home

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 24 April 2026 Read time: 7 minutes

For millions of us, our working week now includes time working from home and for many this can be full time. No commute, your own kitchen and the freedom to wear whatever you like from the waist down – there’s a lot to love. But it’s not without its downsides – there’s the toll that Read more…

Eye and Ear Health While Working From Home

Don’t Let Hay Fever Blur Your Summer: Your Essential Eye Care Guide

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 9 April 2026 Read time: 5 minutes

As we awaken from the grey, drabness of winter to the beautiful rainbow of colour that spring presents, for some of us this also means red, itchy and streaming eyes. For millions of hay fever sufferers in the UK, this is an all too familiar reality. At Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, with over 85 Read more…

Don’t Let Hay Fever Blur Your Summer: Your Essential Eye Care Guide

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